Other Briefings
China’s Cybersecurity Regulator Moves to Ease Cross-Border Data Transfer Rules
A new set of draft regulations seeking to ease China’s cross-border data transfer rules could greatly facilitate data export for foreign companies and multinationals.
China Releases First Guidelines for Cross-Border Data Transfer Application
A new set of guidelines provide details on applying for China data export. We explain the procedures and documentation required.
China Delays Cross-Border Data Transfer Rules amid Trade War Talks
China has delayed the implementation of cross-border data transfer rules that were set to go into force at the end of 2018 as part of the country’s Cybersecurity Law.
The “Negative Lists” Easing Data Export in China’s FTZs – A Complete Guide for Foreign Companies
China’s Free Trade Zones are reshaping the country’s data export policy through sectoral negative lists and trial measures. New national-level proposals aim to unify these pilots and ease compliance for multinational companies
New FX Measures Lift Property Purchase Curbs, Streamline Cross-Border Financing for Foreign Firms
China’s FX regulator has lifted barriers on property purchases and ease reinvestment rules in a new set of measures streamlining cross-border financing and investment.
New Guidelines on Handling Sensitive Personal Data in China in Effect November 1
New nonmandatory standards provide useful clarity on how to legally process senstive personal data throughout the entire lifecycle, facilitating compliance with regulations.
Data as Intellectual Property in China: Legal Developments and Regional Pilots
China is establishing a state-led framework recognizing processed data as a new form of intellectual property (IP), enabling its registration, licensing, and commercialization through formal exchanges.
Key Considerations for Foreign Businesses in Cross-Border Restructuring
Foreign‑invested companies in China are exploring cross‑border restructuring to hedge geopolitical risk while preserving market access. This article lays out a forward‑looking framework to help businesses restructure quickly and wisely.
